HiI! So, I've gotten Botox for chronic migraines for years, but my new injector does fewer injections in the forehead (as per her guidelines) : one between the nose, two (symmmetrical) on the brow, and two or four (?) on the absolute top of my forehead where my hairline begins. I'm accustomed to more. Will having such high and few injections mean that my forehead creases will re-emerge? I don't want to suddenly look much older!
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It is extremely rare for Botox to run out of an injections site other than the first second it is injected. The needles used are extremely thin/small (generally 30-33 gauge).
I have used Botox for cosmetic as well as migraines, TMJ pain, etc for many years now, and less than 2% of my patients have any real issue with the pain. There are many ways to reduce pain from tinier sharper needles (higher gauge), to slow injection, to knowing the right depth and anatomy to...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...